Origin
Wallingford, CT
Late night in Wallingford on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallingford, CT to Meriden, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallingford, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
Wallingford, CT to Meriden, CT is 6.6 miles and takes about 11 minutes via North Colony Road/South Broad Street/East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays entirely within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward local drive with multiple turns, making it an easy connection between these two neighboring towns. It’s a quick hop that doesn't require much planning, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Colony Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Broad Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Colony Road
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 5
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Colony Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 5
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broad Street
4
Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / North Colony Road
Turn right onto US 5 / North Colony Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Meriden, CT
Late night in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway travel, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 6.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along North Colony Road. As you progress, the route will transition from North Colony Road to South Broad Street and finally East Main Street, indicating a shift through different local thoroughfares. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic lights, characteristic of a drive that prioritizes local access over continuous speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on North Colony Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / North Colony Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wallingford, CT to Meriden, CT is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / North Colony Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Wallingford, CT
Full guide →Wallingford is a city in Connecticut.
Arriving in Meriden, CT
Full guide →Meriden is a city in the Connecticut River Valley. Although not a major tourist destination, it does have an architecturally notable center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on North Colony Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / North Colony Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meriden, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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